If nothing else, the nonstop influx of tourists certainly make the rest of us feel cooler when we know which side of the escalator on which to stand. And even our zoo animals are desperate to get out and see the city.

So next time you're waiting 14 minutes for a packed Metro train, or an aggressive intern flashes their badge at you to jump the line in Starbucks, think about how lucky you are to live in the coolest city in America.